VP, Corporate Communications & AI-Driven PR Strategy

Teneo external feed for LinkedIn; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Healthcare coverage

Team events

Job summary

Teneo is seeking a Vice President in San Francisco to lead hands-on client work with a senior team and explore AI-enabled ways to improve operations. This role offers fast learning, real responsibility, and a chance to shape a modern communications advisory practice.

You will drive client relationships across PR and corporate communications, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while helping expand Teneo’s Bay Area presence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or media.
• Strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to see complex projects through to execution.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and experience working with press or building reporter relationships.
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and sensitive mandates.
• An understanding of business and financial markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Hands-on use of AI tools, with enthusiasm for finding new ways to apply them.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and media monitoring tools such as Factiva.
• Ability to work in complex or ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid- to late-stage startups preferred.
• Experience building or improving a process, program, or tool preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the core account team, working with Account Managers and leaders on client mandates.
• Manage day-to-day account work and the production of deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Support clients through moments of transition and help translate their strategy into clear, practical communications plans.
• Engage with media, including pitching stories and meeting reporters, and keep up with trends across paid, owned, and earned channels and across old and new media, including podcasts, newsletters, and creator platforms.
• Use your network of media and stakeholder relationships to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Use AI tools to work faster and better, and help build and test new tools and workflows with Teneo's firmwide AI team.
• Mentor junior team members and keep client teams on track.
• Serve as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Help build Teneo's presence in the Bay Area.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Media relations

Project management

AI tools usage

Social media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Factiva

Job description

Teneo is seeking a Vice President in San Francisco to lead hands-on client work with a senior team and explore AI-enabled ways to improve operations. This role offers fast learning, real responsibility, and a chance to shape a modern communications advisory practice.

You will drive client relationships across PR and corporate communications, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while helping expand Teneo’s Bay Area presence.